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2019 Map of Albert Lea East

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Albert Lea East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The city of Albert Lea serves as a major regional hub where Interstate 90 and Interstate 35 converge, surrounded by a complex network of glacial lakes. Notable water features include the extensive Albert Lea Lake, Fountain Lake, and the smaller Goose Lake, which shape the urban layout and provide natural boundaries for the community. The presence of Katherine Island within Fountain Lake highlights the recreational and aesthetic character of the city center.

Beyond the urban core, the landscape transitions into a grid of agricultural land and small settlements like Bancroft, Lerdal, and Hayward. Local history is preserved in several burial sites, most notably the Freeborn County Poor Farm Cem, which offers a poignant link to the region's social history. The map also documents the transit infrastructure essential to the area's economy, from the Union Pacific RR tracks to the Albert Lea Municipal Airport, reflecting the city's role as a transportation crossroads in southern Minnesota.